Wrongful Death

The accidental or sudden death of a loved one changes an entire family’s life. Wrongful death claims are a way to help surviving family members deal with their loss.  Before commencing this civil action, you need to assess when a wrongful death claim is a viable...

Some of our readers have probably had the misfortune of knowing someone who has lost a family member under tragic circumstances. In some cases, fatal accidents like this are termed as just that -- accidents. However, in some cases a negligent or reckless party may...

The loss of a loved one can be difficult to cope with, but when the death is caused by the negligent or reckless behavior of another party, it can be even more devastating. These types of unfortunate situations can manifest in a variety of ways, such as medical...

Actor, Paul walker, died in a car crash Nov. 2013. Fans of the Fast and Furious star are still mourning the loss. His 16-year-old daughter is among those who are still suffering from his death. His daughter has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.Walker died in a single...

The loss of a loved one can be devastating. When the loved one is killed as a result of the negligence of another person, the loss can be even more difficult to learn to cope with. Though nothing can bring back the life of another, there may be legal remedies to help...

Unfortunately, serious accidents can lead to the death or loss of a loved one. The loss of a loved one can be made worse when it is caused by a careless or negligent party. Loved ones can be unexpectedly lost in fatal car accidents; fatal accidents caused by dangerous...

Tragedy has struck on Highway 3. Two people were headed south on the highway in a Chevrolet. At 7:20 in the evening the car was hit by another vehicle. The passengers in the Chevrolet were killed on impact. The driver of the other vehicle also died on impact. The...

Mississippi law requires that every person that operates a boat must be properly certified. Boating, like driving, requires a heightened sense of safety for the individual that operates the boat. Attention to safety by boat operators helps to prevent accidents that...

A Mississippi shooting range is reportedly going to be appealing a wrongful death judgment issued by the Mississippi Supreme Court which found that a trial court’s dismissal of the suit was improper. That suit was brought by the family of a Navy SEAL who died in...

For better or for worse, beer and liquor are an integral part of the sports fan experience for many people. Few tailgates would be complete without plenty of drinks, no matter how early kickoff is. And when it’s game time, most professional sports arenas in the...